GRAMMY Advocacy

12/10/2025

The Recording Academy thanks the Subcommittee Chairman Thom Tillis and Ranking Member Adam Schiff for convening today’s important hearing on the American Music Fairness Act (AMFA).

We applaud Sen. Marsha Blackburn’s longstanding leadership on this issue and urge the Senate to act in support of American performers, musicians, and studio professionals by quickly passing AMFA so they can receive compensation for their work when their music is played by AM/FM radio.

12/09/2025

From protecting music creators from the exploitation of AI to pushing for fair compensation, and more, the Recording Academy’s advocacy efforts alongside our members doesn’t stop.

Learn more below from our Co-Chairs of the Recording Academy’s National Advocacy Committee, Dani Deahl and Taylor Hanson. ⤵️

Recording Academy Advocacy Committee Co-Chairs Taylor Hanson and Dani Deahl talk helping artists navigate artificial intelligence, streaming and more.

12/08/2025

👏 Ahead of the 2026 during GRAMMY Week 2026, Paul Robinson and the 2026 Entertainment Law Initiative (ELI) Writing Contest honorees will be honored at the 2026 ELI GRAMMY Week Event.

Get to know more about the event and ELI below.

11/06/2025

In a recent hearing in front of the Washington, D.C., City Council, Recording Academy leaders and partners testified in favor of the Restricting Egregious Scalping Against Live Entertainment (RESALE) Amendment Act, which would protect artists, venues, and concertgoers from price gouging and ticketing fraud.

Learn more: grm.my/47seH83

Our efforts in championing policies that empower artists and fans alike, federally and locally, continue.

10/30/2025

The Recording Academy's National Advocacy Committee plays a vital role in shaping the organization's legislative priorities in close collaboration with the Recording Academy's Advocacy & Public Policy team in Washinton, D.C.

As Co-Chairs of the National Advocacy Committee, Taylor Hanson and Dani Deahl will help guide the Recording Academy's advocacy efforts, form the organization's legislative priorities, and champion creators' rights at both the state and federal levels.

📲 Learn more: grm.my/4oMCRjr

10/30/2025

We’re excited to share that Taylor Hanson and Dani Deahl have been named Co-Chairs of the Recording Academy’s National Advocacy Committee - a group of artists, songwriters, producers, and engineers who stand up for music creators’ rights across the country. 🎶

In their new roles, Taylor and Dani will help guide the Academy’s efforts on some of the biggest issues shaping the future of music: from fair pay and ticketing transparency to protecting artists’ work and likeness in the age of AI.

Together with our Advocacy & Public Policy team in Washington, D.C., they’ll keep fighting to make sure creators’ voices are heard and respected at every level.

10/30/2025

Last week, the Recording Academy was proud to partner with Disney to present a special screening of “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere” at the Motion Picture Association in Washington, DC.

The film offers a revealing look at 20x GRAMMY winning legend Bruce Springsteen and is a powerful example of how great storytelling can give us a deeper understanding of the artists and music we love. Thank you to Disney and to all our guests who joined us for this special event.

10/28/2025

On Oct. 8, the partnered with Louisiana Music Partners and the Music and Culture Coalition of New Orleans (MaCCNO) to host Music Swings Votes, a mayoral candidate forum focused on New Orleans' vibrant music economy.

The forum covered critical issues including fair pay and healthcare access for local musicians, reforms to the permitting process, and more.

Here are a few takeaways: grm.my/47tgVCV

10/17/2025

Across the nation, more than 2,100 members and music creators joined lawmakers at Music Advocacy Day 2025 to celebrate unity, policy progress, and the power of music's collective voice. 🎶

✨ Take a look at photos and highlights from Recording Academy members and creators who participated in the effort nationwide to advocate for policies that strengthen the music economy and protect all music creators: grm.my/4nTxFtV

10/17/2025

The Recording Academy was pleased to participate in a music industry roundtable this week in Nashville hosted by Sen. Marsha Blackburn. Thanks to Academy Trustee EJ Gaines for representing our community and thanks to Sen. Blackburn for her steadfast support of music and music creators.

📸: NSAI

10/09/2025

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrated in Washington, D.C. with an event honoring Latin and Hispanic heritage in music while uplifting creativity, representation, and belonging across the music industry. 🎶

"An Evening in Harmony: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Through Music" brought bipartisan spirit and cultural pride to the historic Senate Kennedy Caucus Room where honorary co-hosts Sen. Alex Padilla and Sen. Bernie Moreno kicked off a night of conversation, unity, and rhythm, joined by Sens. Peter Welch, Chris C***s, and Amy Klobuchar.

Recording Academy Chief Advocacy & Public Policy Officer Todd Dupler hosted a powerful fireside chat with W***y Rodriguez, Secretary of the Recording Academy’s New York Chapter and co-founder of the International Salsa Museum, and percussionist and bandleader Tito Puente Jr., son of GRAMMY winner and “King of Latin Music” Tito Puente, about the global impact of Latin music, the history and cultural significance of salsa music, and the legacy of Tito Puente.

The event wrapped up with a lively performance by Tito Puente Jr. and his orchestra, where members of Congress and staffers danced to Latin music, including forming a conga line, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.

Special thanks to our official partner, Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino, and honorary co-hosts for helping make this unforgettable event possible and .

Learn more about the event: grm.my/4o9KWhR

10/03/2025

🎶 Big news from Colorado! Governor Jared Polis has officially proclaimed October 1 as Music Advocacy Day in the state.

Launched by the Recording Academy, Music Advocacy Day is the nation’s largest grassroots music policy effort, empowering creators, advocating for fair compensation, and protecting music’s future.

This year’s recognition in Colorado honors the state’s rich music scene and iconic venues like Red Rocks, Fiddler’s Green, Levitt Pavilion, and more.